“Serving Together to Make Disciples to
Impact the World for Christ”
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June 2026
Volume
72 Number 5
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MBA Events:
June 2026
7 Disaster
Relief Sunday
9-10 SBC Annual Meeting
15 Prayer Team @
10am, MBA
21 Father's Day
July 2026
4
Independence Day
6 MBA
Office Closed
16 Senior Adult
Rally @ 12pm, Byne
20 Prayer Team @
10am, MBA
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Celebrate Ministry & Staff:
Anniversaries
06/01/1995 - Rev. Bruce Gordon, Senior
Pastor,
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
06/01/12 - Rev. Dan Mingo, Associate
Media
Pastor, Sherwood Baptist
06/01 - Rev. Robert Walker, Associate Pastor
of
Children & Families.
Gillionville Baptist
06/01/2025 - Dr. Jason Arrowood, PhD,
Music &
Media Pastor, FBC Leesburg
Birthdays
06/16 - Rev. Dalton Moore, Youth Pastor,
Sherwood Baptist
07/05 - Rev. Bruce Gordon, Senior Pastor,
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
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Mallary Baptist Association
Prayer Update
Quick Prayer Focus:
Please be in prayer for the
2026 Southern Baptist Convention
Annual Meeting from June 9th -10th.
Please click link below to view June's
Prayer Update:
Prayer_June_2026.pdf
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We
are looking forward to this exciting time of pouring into
our communities!
Please
send your VBS Info to: minassistant@mallary.org
*Include
dates, time, program, & ages. Thank you!
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Church
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Dates
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VBS Program
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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
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5/27-05/29 @ 5:45pm-8pm;
5/30 @ 9:45am-1pm;
5/31 VBS Service @10:50am
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Salem Baptist Church
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May 31-June 4 @ 5:30pm-8pm
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Unity Baptist Church
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May 30- June 4 @ 6pm- 8:45pm
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Evergreen Baptist Church
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June 1-5 @6pm-8:30pm
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Sherwood Baptist Church
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June 1-5 @ 8am-12pm
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First Baptist Church Albany
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June 7-10 @ 5pm-8pm
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First Baptist Church Sylvester
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June 7-11 @ 5:30pm-8pm
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Gordy New Bethel Baptist Church
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June 7-11 @5:45pm-8:15pm
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Pine Forest Baptist Church
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June 7-11 @ evening
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Illumination Station
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Red Oak Baptist Church
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June 13 @ 10am-2pm
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Water activities after
VBS;
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Terrell Baptist Church
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Illumination Station
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First Baptist Church Leesburg
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June 14-17 @ 6pm-8pm
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Gillionville Baptist Church
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June 14-18 @ 5:30pm-8pm
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Lakeside Baptist Church
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June 14-18 @ 6pm–8pm
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Byne Baptist Church
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June 21 Kickoff @ 10:45am;
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Isabella Baptist Church
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June 28- July 2 @6:30pm-
8:30pm
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First Baptist Church Putney
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July 6- 9 @ 5:30pm-8:30pm
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Northside Baptist Church
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July 12-16 @ 6pm-8:30pm
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Grades: Prek4-completed 6th
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Pine Hill Baptist Church
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Ages: 3 years - 12 years
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Cornerstone Baptist Church
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July 20-24 @ 5:30pm-8pm
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Come join us at Gillionville
Church for Guitar Camp 2026!
UKULELE (grades 1-3)
GUITAR (grades 4-12)
Cost is $25 per child which includes one
T-shirt per child. Please indicate a size when you register. IF YOU ARE REGISTERING 3 OR MORE CHILDREN,
please call the church office (229-435-9738) for a FAMILY DISCOUNT CODE to use when
registering.
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Sherwood Kids brings you Sweet Camp!
This
summer, June 29th-July 2nd students in 1st-5th grades will
enjoy time in nature while spending focused time in
discipleship and hearing from God through His Word. As we
study the life of David, students will discover God’s call
and plan for their lives. This is a Sherwood Kids camp held
at Camp Rockridge in Franklin, Georgia. Children will
stay busy all week with Bible study, recreation, hiking,
canoeing, swimming, crafts, worship, archery, skill
breakouts, the canteen, a campfire with epic fireworks &
the talent show!
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Summer
Celebrations
Let us know if your church is hosting a
special Independence Day Celebration. We will help get the
word out! Please send info to minassistant@mallary.org
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Saturday, July 4th
@ 6:00 - 9:45pm
Experience an evening filled with music,
family-friendly activities, and community fellowship as we honor
America's birthday. Bring the whole family to enjoy games and
entertainment throughout the evening. Connect with fellow church
members and neighbors from across our community in this open
invitation to celebrate together. After the sun sets, gather on
our grounds for the grand finale - a breathtaking fireworks
display that will light up the night sky. Introducing our brand
new fireworks show "Freedom’s Light: A Contemporary
Celebration of Faith & Independence".
You wouldn't want to miss it!
This community-wide celebration is free and open
to all, so invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this
memorable Fourth of July event!
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Sunday, July 5th @ 6:30pm –8:30pm
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Mallary Share Ministry
Churches Sharing Resources & Requests
Please see below for the most recent resources &
requests. If your church has VBS materials or other resources
available to share, please send a list of items with contact
information. Please let us know when an item from the list is
claimed and no longer available. Also, send us requests for
resources you may be looking for. We are here to help. Thank you
for your time.
Church
Request:
* Danny James @ Gillionville Baptist Church -
Antique Wooden Hymn Sign
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Church News
Alpha Baptist Church: is
searching for a pianist, any skill level. This is a modestly
paid position. Also, they are searching for a child
care worker, preferably with special needs experience and who
can pass a background check. The candidate would be required to
work for two to three hours each Sunday, starting at ten in the
morning until worship service ends after twelve. Please send resume
to: 182 Academy Avenue North, Leesburg, GA 31763 or
email: alphabaptistchurch01@gmail.com
FBC Shellman: is searching for a full
time Children/Youth minister providing housing and good salary! If
interested send resume to Pastorchet@calvaryaz.com
Philema Road: an independent Baptist
congregation in Leesburg, is actively seeking their Senior
Pastor. Please send a letter of interest and resume to PRBC Pastor
Search Committee, c/o Mike Christian, 114 Stocks Dairy Road,
Leesburg, Georgia, 31763, or email Mike@PRBC.email.
Poulan Baptist Church : is searching for a
Bi-vocational pastor. Send resume to: Pastor Search Committee, 302
West Church Street, Poulan, GA 31781
Sumner Baptist Church: is searching for a
pianist that can start soon. This is a paid position to play one
service a week on Sundays at 11 am. Please contact Joey
Thompson at 229-881-9911.
Worth County Alpha Pregnancy Center: The Worth County
Pregnancy Center has an opening for a Nurse. The center is open 2
days/week from 10 am-4 pm. If anyone is interested in this position
please contact Mrs. Jessica Sheets at jessicas@alphapregnancycenter.net
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World Changers
Panama
City
July 6 -
11, 2026
Pastors, Youth Leaders, Youth Workers, &
individual youth and adults - If you
haven’t nailed down your plans for your summer mission experience,
we’ve got you covered! World Changers is a construction based
mission experience open to all youth (6th grade and up) and adults.
You spend the week meeting new friends, working on sites, painting,
building ramps, rebuilding decks, etc. and sharing the gospel.
***** Cost
for the week is $329.*****
If your youth
group is interested or maybe 1 or 2 from your church are
interested, contact
Bobby Boutwell,
Project Coordinator, Music & Senior Adult Minister, First
Baptist Sylvester at bobbyrboutwell@gmail.com, or
423-619-1735
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Volunteers
Needed for
Life Skills Classes @ The Hope Center
Life
Skills Classes are designed to equip individuals & families in
Albany, Georgia with tools that strengthen their daily lives while
walking them through the Gospel message. We are seeking passionate
volunteers who are willing to share their skills and the
compassion of Jesus. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a
hobbyist, or simply someone who loves to serve, there is a place
for you here.
Our growing Life Skills program
includes:
* Basic Automotive
* Basic Carpentry
* Basic Plumbing
* Financial Literacy
* Basic Cooking
Please email Corey at CoreyE@sherwoodbaptist.net
if you would like volunteer or to
know more information.
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Our
Mission is to guide generations of
courageous
young men to honor God, lead with integrity,
serve others,
& experience outdoor adventure .
You’re
Invited to Local Trail Life Troop GA-1213
Ages:
Kids 5 to 17
Move
Christian Church
1501
Whispering Pines Road
Albany,
GA 31701
For more
information email:
williamhretzel@yahoo.com
Or
visit: www.traillifeusa.com
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2026 Budget:
May Income: $
13,831.58
May Expenses:
$11,196.90
Needs Per Month:
$15,441.80
Please submit your church news by June 15th to be included in next The Mallary
Messenger. Thank you!
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Mallary Baptist Association
2214 Whispering Pines Rd., Albany, GA
31707
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 71115, Albany, GA 31708
Tel: (229) 435-6171
* Fax: (229) 438-8627
Hans Wunch, Director of Missions
hwunch@mallary.org
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